News Summary
The NC State Wolfpack showcased an impressive performance at Carter-Finley Stadium, defeating the Campbell Camels 56-10. With a powerful offense led by quarterback CJ Bailey, who threw for four touchdowns and amassed 337 yards, the Wolfpack scored on eight consecutive drives, marking a historic first-half yardage. The defense also performed well, limiting Campbell’s offense, despite some early setbacks. Coach Dave Doeren expressed confidence as the team prepares for a crucial matchup against Notre Dame next week.
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The NC State Wolfpack delivered a commanding performance at Carter-Finley Stadium, defeating the Campbell Camels 56-10 in a decisive college football game.
Dominant Offense Sets the Tone
The Wolfpack’s offense executed effectively from the start, scoring on each of their first eight drives. They amassed a total of over 200 rushing yards and recorded 482 total yards in the first half alone, which marks the highest half-time yardage by any FBS team this season. NC State’s first-half scoring was prolific, with 49 points, ranking third in NCAA for points scored in a half this season.
Quarterback CJ Bailey stood out by completing 20 of 23 passes for 337 yards and four touchdowns. Bailey’s performance included playing through three quarters, demonstrating efficiency and leadership on the field. Running back Hollywood Smothers contributed significantly with 123 rushing yards on just four carries, in addition to 30 receiving yards and a rushing touchdown. The team had 13 players involved in receiving a pass, with eight finishing with more than 20 yards.
Defensive and Special Teams Performance
While the team’s defense showed improvement, some early lapses allowed Campbell to score a touchdown. Overall, the defense limited Campbell to 188 total yards, including just 67 yards on the ground. Campbell’s quarterback, Kamden Sixkiller, completed 87 passing yards and threw one touchdown.
However, NC State lost the turnover battle 2-0, with a fumble on a punt return by a true freshman and an interception during garbage time by the backup quarterback. The defense recorded only two sacks and did not force any fumbles or interceptions during the game.
Special teams struggled, evidenced by two fumbled punt returns and a holding penalty that nullified a 78-yard touchdown. To address punt return issues, the team identified Terrell Anderson as a potential solution to replace Hoffmann, who had difficulties during the game.
Player Injuries and Team Outlook
The Wolfpack’s secondary was impacted by injuries, with three players out for the season, which affected defensive depth. Despite these setbacks, the team’s overall defensive effort was effective in limiting Campbell’s offense.
Coaching and Future Matchups
Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren expressed satisfaction with both the offensive and defensive performances, noting the team’s consistency and execution. With a 4-2 season record, NC State prepares for a challenging matchup next week against Notre Dame. Historically, Notre Dame has lost two close games against top-25 teams earlier this season, setting the stage for a noteworthy contest.
Next Steps and Upcoming Challenges
The upcoming game against Notre Dame will be crucial for NC State as they seek to improve their season record and contend in their conference. The team’s balanced offensive attack and defensive improvements will be tested against the Fighting Irish, who have shown resilience in tough matchups early in the season.
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Additional Resources
- SI: NC State Football Schedule
- Wikipedia: Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: College Football
- GoPack: Men’s Soccer News
- Google News: NC State Football
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